Fairgrounds Travel Guide
New Orleans
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Popular places to visit
Fair Grounds Race Course
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Fair Grounds Race Course during your visit to New Orleans? Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Outdoor pool was very refreshing consider the heat and humidity in New Orleans. Lobby is very elegant. Room was spacious, clean & bright. Everyone we came in contact with was very helpful. One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
It’s an ok hotel if you are only staying for one night. The room was cleaned however, the hallway to the rooms were not.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
They use pictures of other rooms on their listings , in our case we clicked on the room style “ one bedroom suite with balcony “. The pictures of it that then loaded ( we checked on all the travel sites and they do this on every single one) were of a room with a fireplace, an enormous bathtub and ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
Front desk representative guy was amazing
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
We stayed at Hotel Monteleone to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and everything was outstanding! From the above and beyond service and friendliness of the staff, to the cleanliness, charm, and quality of the rooms, and the unique (Carousel Bar) and luxurious (rooftop pool) amenities, we were absolutely ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
New Orleans Marriott
It was so well maintained, the breakfast was wonderful and customer service was 5/5
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or St. Louis Cemetery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.
Mid-City
Appreciated for its gardens and live music, you might consider exploring Mid-City. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dreux Monument, and jump on the metro at Canal at Lopez Stop or Canal at Jeff Davis Stop to get around the city.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Louisiana Museum of African American History and Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Caesars Superdome and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.
Faubourg Marigny
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.
French Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.
